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- Phone: (415) 565-4600
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
6.42%FINANCIAL AID RATE
64%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
3:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$39,500Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Astrophysics Degree
The astrophysics degree program at California Institute of Technology prepares students for the study of theoretical and observational structures, properties, and behaviors of stars, star systems and clusters, the life cycles of stars, and other related phenomena that occur in space. Students who graduate the astrophysics degree program will have gained knowledge in courses such as cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, galactic structure theory, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometrics, and relativistic astronomy. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer astrophysics degrees.
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California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA
California Institute of Technology is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pasadena, CA, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at California Institute of Technology exceeds 2,200 yearly.
Areas of study offered at Caltech include but are not limited to:
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 33 to 35 on the ACT or 2160 to 2380 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. Only 13 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.caltech.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $41,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs about $7,200 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The California Institute of Technology Beavers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.caltech.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Astrophysics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Caltech has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 6 |
Master's Degree | 4 |
Doctorate Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 7 |
Female | 9 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 8 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Astrophysics program at California Institute of Technology, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $74.96
- Average Annual Salary: $155910
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $96.35
- Average Annual Salary: $200400
Astronomers
Description
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, astronomers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.8% from 2014 to 2024
Physicists
Description
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $67.73
- Average Annual Salary: $140870
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $55.69
- Average Annual Salary: $115830
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, California Institute of Technology may offer services to students like:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Caltech is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo